India Extends Startup Recognition For Deeptech Firms
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade issued a gazette notification on 4 February formally recognising deeptech startups under the Startup India programme and extending their eligibility to 20 years from incorporation. The framework raises the annual turnover cap for deeptech to Rs 300 crore, includes cooperative entities, and aims to preserve R&D-heavy ventures' access to capital and grants during lengthy commercialisation cycles.
Key Points
- 1Designates deeptech startups with 20-year recognition and Rs 300 crore turnover threshold.
- 2Acknowledges capital-intensive R&D cycles to address status loss during prolonged development.
- 3Enables better access to growth capital, grants and institutional participation during commercialisation.
Scoring Rationale
Official government policy broadens support for Indian deeptech startups; limited international impact prevents true global breakthrough.
Sources
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